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Fives estrena un nuevo centro de mecanizado con cabezal basculante de cinco ejes
| Modern Machine Shop México
El centro de mecanizado horizontal Giddings & Lewis HMC 1250, de Fives, cuenta con el cabezal basculante de cinco ejes de alta velocidad de Liné Machines.
Empresas de manufactura aceleran inversiones en tres áreas clave
| Products Finishing México
Fabricas más inteligentes, cambios en la fuerza laboral y creación de cadenas de suministro resilientes son las áreas en que han invertido las empresas de manufactura, según Microsoft.
SI Group Adds China Location to Manufacture Weston 705
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Production startup of SI Group’s proprietary liquid antioxidant scheduled for May 2021.
Heartland Industries to Open Industrial Hemp Processing Facility
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
With financing from Bank of Ann Arbor, Heartland’s facilities will process 1.5 million lb/yr of industrial hemp for automotive, plastics and packaging industries.
Reusable, 3D Printed Copper Filter: The Cool Parts Show #28
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
In this episode of The Cool Parts Show, we learn how controlled porosity obtained through binder jetting can be applied to build metal filters capable of trapping — and even eliminating — virus particles.
Best practices in the CNC machining of composites
| CompositesWorld
Machining composite materials is a challenging task. Proper tool selection, machine settings and process innovations help make it manageable.
NASF Releases Public Policy Update for April 2021
| Products Finishing
NASF has released a Policy Update for April summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from recent days.
#regulations
Airbus ASCEND program to explore liquid hydrogen and superconductivity for zero-emission aircraft
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Cryogenic hydrogen as cold source for lightweight, low-electrical loss powertrain, with composite materials as possible insulation.
Manual Machine Vise Handles Prismatic and Round Parts
| MoldMaking Technology
Roemheld’s PC 80 Clamping System offers fixed jaw and self-centering options and eliminates the need for additional custom workholding solutions.
Coolant Monitoring System Combines Cloud-Based Platform, Plug & Play for Maximum Monitoring Flexibility
| MoldMaking Technology
Liquidtool Systems’ Liquidtool Manager and its associated sensor enable users to take reliable, regular measurements with minimal effort, with secure access to all current and historical measurement data.
KraussMaffei Sells Austrian Division to Luger
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
KraussMaffei Group has sold KraussMaffei Austria to Luger GmbH, with plans to leverage Luger’s sales expertise to build KraussMaffei sales in Austria and Hungary.
Mitutoyo AI Inspect Uses AI-Enhanced Visual Defect Analysis
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Mitutoyo’s AI Inspect program enables operators to leverage AI-enhanced modules for visual defect analysis.
Final program announced for MarineAM event
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Two-day conference in July offers sessions for AM, advanced materials for marine, design and performance, sustainability, advanced fusion techniques and more.
FET Ltd. installs FET-100 Series melt spinning system at Indonesian facility
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Indonesian fiber manufacturers now have access to advanced multi-polymer spinning facilities, which will enable them to develop and test their own novel fibers for global applications.
In Memorium: James Stewart, Corrotec Inc.
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
James “Jim” Stewart of Corrotec Inc. passed away from complications due to COVID-19 on March 11, 2021.
Stardust Guarantees Supplies Despite Raw Material Shortage
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
In the face of ongoing difficulties in the procurement of many raw materials necessary to manufacture paints and coatings and resulting price increases, Stardust renews its commitment to reliable service.
New EVCO Plastics Facility to Advance Medical Molding Opportunities
| MoldMaking Technology
Forty thousand square-foot CAL 2 facility to feature white room, liquid silicone rubber (LSR) molding capabilities.
University of Delaware announces 2021 Student Achievement Day winners
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Awards recognize recipients with contributions toward composites literature, research and presentations.
#workforcedevelopment
Huntsman PU resin systems enable lightweight sandwich construction for automotive
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Vitrox RTM and Rimline FC polyurethane systems to advance lightweighting, design freedom and simplified manufacturing opportunities.
Collaborators Publish Overview of Disposal Procedures for Powder Condensate
| Additive Manufacturing
Sintavia partners with the AMGTA and Triumvirate Environmental Inc. to publish overview of proper handling procedures for powder condensate waste generated as part of the PBF additive manufacturing process.
Wing of Tomorrow ribs: One-shot, thermoplastic, OOA consolidation
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
GKN Aerospace’s carbon fiber thermoplastic aircraft rib design accomplishes 45-minute cycle times, reduced weight and competitive costs via a customized press system.
Starrett Multisensor Vision System Inspects Large, Complex Parts
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
More of the part can be viewed in every image, enabling greater efficiency and accuracy for quality control processes.